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There seems to be an unusually big number of exceptionally nice 442's crossing the block next Friday @ Dana Mecum's 29th - Spring Classic .
F 90.4 : 69 , Oldsmobile 442 , W - 30 ,4 spd , Black ext Red int . , 3.91 gears , great look , " believed to be 19,718 miles " .
F 141 : 71 , Oldsmobile 442 , W - 30 , 455 , 4 spd , " believed to be 17,035 actual miles " . Magnum 500 wheels ??? GM Heritage paperwork .
F 204 : 1970 Oldsmobile , 442 , W - 30 .. Green 4 spd I believe . This one has a previous Level 1 restoration , out of Arvada Colorado . Real car , not many taken to this level . Great for reference .
F 219 : 1971 Oldsmobile 442 , Convert . Lime Green Convert . Real car , traced to original owners , another car like the one above , worth the time and effort to closely see - what separates a multi year , no excuses , every fit - finish - execution to perfect looks like .. Good times .
And , Saturday : S 201 : This is a 1968 , Oldsmobile 442 , W - 30 , Convert , Auto , Triple White .. Rare ? I have not heard or seen of another one .
Definitely worth the price of admission or stream it on your computer . When streaming , NO COMMERCIALS , and you can eliminate less than professional audio feed .
If I was close to INDY next weekend , this is where I would be hanging ..
Very well executed muscle Oldsmobile stuff .. JT
I am thinking about going but not sure yet. In my own back yard and never been. I always have to much going on. Thought about selling mt W-30 there but the fees are just to much. I would rather sell it for less outside of the auction.
I am thinking about going but not sure yet. In my own back yard and never been. I always have to much going on. Thought about selling mt W-30 there but the fees are just to much. I would rather sell it for less outside of the auction.
Been there done that. this is why my car is going to be there. listening to people ask me why my car is worthy of my asking price the rare times I take it out get sickening. I don't want it to be an ebay or internet ***** so I'm taking it where money is walking around, people who like what they see or aquaintances of such people. This will be it for me and the car, if I don't get close it comes homw and maybe I go for AACA senior status and call it a day and start using it like they were intended. I think it would be your best chance eric and it needs exposure. Your car is nice but pictures only expose it so much. a lot of folks at auction end up with something they like that day or maybe hadn't intended to buy.
I can't believe so many people are still hung up on the auction craze. Sorry, but I want a car that I can drive, not just sit in the garage because I am afraid to up the original mileage. ...
I can't believe so many people are still hung up on the auction craze. Sorry, but I want a car that I can drive, not just sit in the garage because I am afraid to up the original mileage. ...
In defense of Mecum...it is not Barrett Jackson. Most of the cars that come across the line are reasonably priced drivers (even though everyone has their own definition of "reasonable"). A few go for insane money, but most of them look like they are ready for a Friday night cruise.
Last edited by chip-powell; May 16th, 2016 at 05:21 AM.
In defense of Mecum...it is not Barrett Jackson. Most of the cars that come across the line are reasonably priced drivers (even though everyone has their own definition of "reasonable"). A few go for insane money, but most of them look like they are ready for a Friday night cruise.
The one thing I know for sure, at least from the TV side of watching the Mecum auctions, is that they try to get the seller to remove the reserve on almost every sale (that doesn't meet reserve) when the car is live. Sometimes it is accompanied with a drop in the sellers fees. Not quite sure what to think of this... the goal is to sell the car, but with a vanishing reserve that the buyers expect will be lower than the actual reserve. Could be a trend for bad habits. Or it could just be getting out of the car whatever the market says it is worth.
I'll be there Friday. Me & a buddy go every year just to check out what's there.
Originally Posted by chip-powell
In defense of Mecum...it is not Barrett Jackson. Most of the cars that come across the line are reasonably priced drivers (even though everyone has their own definition of "reasonable"). A few go for insane money, but most of them look like they are ready for a Friday night cruise.
Yeah. Mecum has a huge variety. From simple used, unrestored 20 yo sedans to crazy high dollar customs/exotics. Some of the stuff that doesn't make it on TV is wayyy wackier/more interesting.
Not buying anything, but Skillman has dumped a bunch in this year.
There's 2 cars I want to see. The MCACN '68 W-30 and a nice black/red '69 W-30 4spd HT that I saw at Skillman years ago.
Looks like I am going Friday. I need to learn the process just in case I ever decide to take a car there. I don't think I ever will but I don't want to go blind if I should ever decide to. I plan to look at the cars and watch the process as much as I can. Where do I find the list of cars that will be there. All I can find are the cars that were there last year. The Mecum site is pathetic for information. It only shows Saturday Sunday and Monday the only days it is open with sellers check in on Saturday.
Edit... I guess at the top it shows the 17th to 21st but below that only the weekend
Here is the complete list of everything Oldsmobile at the auction:
05/17/2016 - TUESDAY
G92.1 General 1959 Oldsmobile 98 Hardtop
G163.1 General 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham
G167 General 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
G177 General 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Pace Car Edition
G189 General 1964 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Convertible
05/18/2016 - WEDNESDAY
W145 Star 1978 Oldsmobile Royale
W162 Star 1962 Oldsmobile F85 Convertible
W241 Star 1966 Oldsmobile 442
W244 Star 1967 Oldsmobile F-85
05/19/2016 - THURSDAY
T33 Feature 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
T97.1 Star NR 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Coupe
T98 Star 1970 Oldsmobile 442
T113.1 Star 1967 Oldsmobile 442
T120.1 Star NR 1972 Oldsmobile 442
T133 Star 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
T138 Star 1975 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Wagon
T148 Star NR 1963 Oldsmobile F85 Cutlass
T175 Catalog Star 1970 Oldsmobile 442
05/20/2016 - FRIDAY
F13 Feature 1956 Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Convertible
F60.1 Feature 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
F76 Star NR 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
F90.4 Star 1969 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
F141 Catalog Star 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
F204 Catalog Star 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
F219 Catalog Star 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
F232.1 Catalog Star 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
F278 Feature 1973 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Cutlass
J63 Oldsmobile Setting The Pace Painting On Canvas 26x34
05/21/2016 - SATURDAY
S53 Feature NR 1966 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe
S66 Star 1950 Oldsmobile 98 Deluxe Club Sedan
S69.1 Star 1970 Oldsmobile 442
S70.1 Star 1967 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
S201 Catalog Star 1968 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible
K81 Oldsmobile Service Neon Sign SSPN 60x60
If any of the in person attendees want to see when 2 specific cars are going across the block , here is my current information .
jstrits car , id LOT # F - 219 . 71 , 442 , Lime Green , going across the block between 4 and 6 pm . One of Jason's friends has LOT # F - 204 , 1970 , W -30 , probably 12 cars before , maybe 1 hr. earlier ..
Stop by Jason's car early in the day , just an awesome man - usually with his family - I know any support would be well received . And , I'm always in awe of his knowledge and accuracy on anything 70 - 72 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 of any variety..
Good fortunes to both of these individuals and their cars .. JT
Just got back & got to meet Jason (again?). His car is very nice & I hope he does well with it. Saw the white '68 listed above also & it is a great car. Saw a blue '71 442(W30?) that seemed pretty nice but had several items that I questioned.
Just got back & got to meet Jason (again?). His car is very nice & I hope he does well with it. Saw the white '68 listed above also & it is a great car. Saw a blue '71 442(W30?) that seemed pretty nice but had several items that I questioned.
What was the nicest non-Olds car you saw? I recorded the broadcast, but still need to watch it.
There were way to many to pick a favorite. Mrs. Packrat liked a '60 Impala that was in exceptional condition. I have never owned a Mopar yet but did see several VERY nice ones. One that stood out was a hemi challenger I think, don't remember what year but it was all original with less than 11,000 miles on it. It was far from perfect but was totally original. There was about any make, model, & year of muscle car you could ask for. If only I had Jay Leno money to play with.
Just got back & got to meet Jason (again?). His car is very nice & I hope he does well with it. Saw the white '68 listed above also & it is a great car. Saw a blue '71 442(W30?) that seemed pretty nice but had several items that I questioned.
The blue 442 W30 is already listed on RK Motors website as incoming inventory.
If I recall correctly the Blue '71 had nothing to prove the W30 status and pedigree.
Nice story but nothing other than bolt on parts and that it was built in Lansing Michigan.
Mecum got the job done, remember that the actual price paid by the high bidder is hammer price plus 10% buyers premium.
And all the bolt on parts were old style repop. I did not expect it to be that high. If I have mine next year (and I likely will) then I am thinking I will take mine.
Mecum got the job done, remember that the actual price paid by the high bidder is hammer price plus 10% buyers premium.
Generally, this is true, although I did hear Dana talking to a bidder on the broadcast the other day and he negotiated his buyer's fees downward. He was buying multiple cars though so this might be rare for a single car purchase.
May 13th, 2016, 06:55 PM
